It sure was nice to have Spencer and Quinn home at the same time for a little while this week. I don't think it really dawns on new college moms that visits change repeatedly over the first couple of years. For us at least, the first couple of visits home felt like things were back to normal. After a while, though, having the boys home is more a treat than normal day-to-day. It requires special cooking and shopping - well is just a special time.
Bob took a picture of me and Spencer before he left to head to Statesboro (more on this in a second) and when we took it I said - let's make sure to get one with Quinn too! Then we forgot. Oops!
Spencer was home for only 2 nights before he left to spend the rest of his spring break hanging out in Quinn's dorm and working at a small farm just outside of Statesboro. I don't think I've shared here that Spencer is about to make a big change at the end of this semester. He's decided not to go back to the Citadel and has transferred to Georgia Southern to finish up his degree. Lots of reasons and much discussion about the options, the pros/cons, and how to implement his decision. I won't say every conversation was smooth and productive, but once again, I think he's on exactly the path he should be on.
He's going to be changing his major from Civil Engineering to Mechanical Engineering with the move to GSU. The major change was part of the decision making process because all his current scholarships are Civil and would go away if he changes majors at the Citadel. He's also coming back in state - which is a big deal for tuition expense - and has signed a lease with a couple of guys in a really nice townhouse apartment. He's pretty excited to be moving into "the nicest place he's ever lived". (I'm trying not to take offense to this seeing as he spent 18+ years in our house.)
This brings us to the farm job. Spencer found a help wanted posting for a farm near Statesboro for the summer and after talking to the owner they decided on a trial-run for Spring Break. Things have gone great this week and everything is falling in line. I am really happy for him. He's excited about the upcoming change - and a more traditional college experience.
So I guess we will be doubling down on Georgia Southern spirit wear now! Go Eagles!
Quiet week here - then we ramp back up with spring season wrestling practices next week and start prepping for our next camping adventure in a couple of weeks. Feeling blessed and happy :) (And going to try to remember to get a picture of the boys all together next time they are all in the same place - no matter what they are wearing or who needs a haircut!)
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